HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR
Temporary Full-Time (2 year)
About Us
As one of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities that make a lasting impact within the local community. As the sixth-largest city in BC and the largest municipality in the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam is home to more than 160,000 residents and continues to grow as one of Metro Vancouver’s most dynamic and connected communities.
Our municipality serves as the Regional Town Centre of the Northeast Sector of Metro Vancouver and is thriving through innovative planning and urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and modern urban parks. We are well-connected by state-of-the-art transportation systems and are experiencing significant transit-oriented growth around the Evergreen Line SkyTrain stations, while continuing to build complete, livable neighbourhoods in Southwest Coquitlam, City Centre and on Burke Mountain.
Our brand is grounded in excellence in governance, strong and accountable financial management, responsible and sustainable resource management, and the ongoing development of a vibrant, growing regional urban centre supported by new infrastructure and public amenities. The City has been recognized for excellence in municipal administration and is home to a high-performing organization that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. We are deeply committed to advancing reconciliation, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining respectful relationships with First Nations.
We envision a bright future in Coquitlam — one built on teamwork, integrity, and service excellence — and we hope it includes you.
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional to join our team as a Health and Safety Administrator.
In this key support role, you will work closely with the Occupational Health & Safety team to help administer and coordinate health and safety programs, initiatives, and reporting processes that contribute to a safe and healthy workplace. You bring a strong administrative foundation, experience in occupational health and safety, and the professionalism required to manage sensitive and confidential information with care and discretion.
You thrive in a fast-paced, unionized municipal environment where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are essential. You enjoy working with data, systems, and documentation, and you take pride in supporting programs that make a meaningful difference to employee well-being. With strong communication skills and a proactive approach, you are comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and training providers to help ensure health and safety practices are effectively coordinated and maintained.
What You Will Do
- Provide proactive administrative and operational support to the Occupational Health & Safety team.
- Coordinate and maintain health and safety data, including inspection logs, incident reports, and injury records.
- Prepare quarterly and annual health and safety statistics and reports.
- Maintain and update the City’s Safety Management System.
- Prepare and distribute Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) agendas and minutes.
- Assist with WorkSafeBC reporting, inquiries, and related documentation.
- Coordinate health and safety training initiatives, including researching vendors and scheduling sessions.
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of health and safety programs and initiatives.
- Prepare sensitive and confidential correspondence, documents, and reports.
- Manage confidential health and safety information in accordance with privacy requirements.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Note: Degrees/certificates in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields require demonstrated Occupational Health and Safety program support experience.)
- One to three years of related administrative experience supporting health and safety programs.
- Experience working in a unionized and/or public sector environment is preferred.
- A current BC Driver’s License and full-time access to a vehicle is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST).
- Experience supporting occupational health and safety programs within a municipal organization.
Other Requirements Include
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Experience working with PeopleSoft or similar human resources information systems.
- Ability to analyze data and prepare clear, accurate reports and statistics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
What We Offer:
This excluded position has an annual salary range of $82,453 - $89,181 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on February 15, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.